Originally Posted by slagjumper
Is it really necessary to have, say a honda that gets 40 mpg and has 190 hp, to carry one person? A gallon of gas still generates 5500 BTU, no matter in what vehicle it is burned.
Perhaps not but it is still better than a Hummer H2 getting 12mpg and carrying one person. In some ways it might be better than a Hummer carrying two people.